Breastfeeding Grief

Many mothers plan to breastfeed even before they are pregnant, they attend classes, seek out lactation consultants, and read on the internet,magazines and books. Once prepared they day dream about how breastfeeding will be. When it does not go as planned, moms might feel distraught and disillusioned. It is difficult for a mom to switch gears, switch feeding plans, and hold the same enthusiastic emotions regarding the current breastfeeding routines. Many moms will need to grieve the dream of exclusive breastfeeding. While grief over this loss is normal, there are also signs and symptoms to watch out for in case the grief turns into postpartum depression. In this section we have tackled the topics of depression and grief. Moms can also find comfort in reading poems or stories of other mothers who have experienced breastfeeding difficulties.

Depression after childbirth is not uncommon. Many mothers at MOBI have endured extraordinary stress and are at high risk for depression. This article talks about postpartum depression, including symptoms, risk factors, coping suggestions, and treatment options. Read more...

Postpartum depression is a serious issue for mothers to be aware of after birth. Mothers with extreme breastfeeding issues are at increased risk for mood swings or depression. PPD is therefore often discussed on the MOBI forum, where we urge mothers to seek medical help and therapy as soon as possible. Many of our mothers have had experience with different medications and therapies. Read more...

A common theme among MOBI moms facing special breastfeeding challenges is lost expectations, the mourning of that which never came to pass. During your pregnancy, you probably envisoned a certain type of breastfeeding relationship. If things did not go as you hoped, you might feel distraught and disillusioned. Read more...